Manga/Webcomic-Inspired Dramas of 2017

Based on a manga released in 2009 by Kotomi Aoki, ‘The Liar and His Lover’ (Japanese title: Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru) tells the love story of two musically talented individuals, Kang Han-kyeol (Lee Hyun-woo), a genius composer and Yoon So-rim (Red Velvet’s Joy), a female high school student, who falls in love for him at first sight. Han-kyeol initially lies about his true identity from So-rim, but finds it harder to maintain as he finds himself slowly falling for her.

The Bride of Habaek / Bride of the Water God (Yoon Mi-kyung, 2006)

The original manhwa, released in 2006, has received high acclaim from young audiences throughout the years. The drama plot follows the Water God Ha-baek, who visits earth to fulfill his mission with his servant, psychiatrist Yoon So-ah, who has been bound to the Water God because of her ancestor. Contrary to the manhwa, the plot takes place in the human world, or modern-day Seoul.

Save Me / Out of This World (Jo Geum-san, 2011)

‘Save Me‘ is a psychological thriller drama based on the webtoon ‘Out of This World’ (Korean title: Sesang Bakeuro)about a group of unemployed men who rescue a young women and end up entrapped in mysteries behind her religious cult. The psychologically dark theme behind this work is enough to have you at the edge of your seat.